On March 11 -17, The “Brain Awareness Week” educational campaign was held in Armenia.

The “Brain Awareness Week” is a global campaign which aims to provide knowledge about brain diseases and achievements in science, in the field of their therapy etc. The campaign is carried out in 100 countries around the world. It is coordinated by the «Dana» foundation.

The Young Biologists Association NGO supported by Federation of European Neurological associations, in the framework of campaign realized educational seminars and competitions about Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases in 10 schools of Armenia. Additionally, informational posters were posted in the schools.

Ten schools took part in campaign, of which five were from Yerevan - #185, #196 secondary schools, “Ohanian”, “Poqrik Ishxan” educational complexes and “Quantum” college.

Another five were from the regions – Avshar and Gegharqunik villages’ secondary schools, c. Metsamor’s #2 high school, Qanaqeravan village’s «Poqr Mher» military educational complex, Hrazdan’s #10 high school:

About 200 pupils participated in the campaign.  During the educational seminars young biologists presented Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, methods of diagnosis and treatment as well as cut-edge research achievements.

After the seminars the competitions for participants were organized. The pupils were awarded various prizes. At the end of the week based on each school’s results the best school was selected. The best school of «Brain Awareness week» 2013 was recognized «Quantum» college.